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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.13, 919.28 and 371.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.13, 919.28 and 371.43 is: 512.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.13 : 919.28 = 371.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.13/919.28 = 371.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.13x = 919.28 × 371.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.13x = 341,448.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,448.17/666.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.58

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